UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Animal Resources Supervisor
Job Code: 185717
Grade:
I
OT Eligible:
No
Comp Approval:
5/21/2008
JOB SUMMARY:
Coordinates facilities, equipment and animal care personnel. Coordinates housing and care for a
variety of animal species used in research. Directly supervises Animal Laboratory Technician I
and II positions and performs animal care duties.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
*E/M/NA
% TIME
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______ Coordinates facilities, equipment, animal care personnel and activities within one
or more animal resource facilities in an assigned area. Ensures appropriate
housing assignments for animals of different species. Plans and schedules daily
animal care activities.
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______ Supervises daily operations to ensure animals are provided care in accordance
with federal, state and local regulations and guidelines, including accreditation
guidelines. Ensures compliance with University policies and procedures.
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______ Resolves quality control issues with facilities. Coordinates maintenance activities.
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______ Supervises a group of animal care personnel as assigned. Assists in recruitment,
screening, hiring, orientation and training of unit staff. Ensures consistency of
employee performance. Evaluates employee performance and provides guidance
and feedback. Counsels and disciplines employees as required in consultation
with the manager.
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______ Schedules, assigns and prioritizes workloads. Sets appropriate deadlines.
Monitors employee performance on a daily basis. Ensures timely completion of
unit’s work. Completes and submits time sheets and other documentation relating
to employees.
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______ Monitors recordkeeping within facilities to ensure appropriate documentation as
required by departmental and regulatory guidelines. Assists in developing
standard operating procedures.
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______ Assists in the inventory of caging, equipment and consumable items such as
animal feed and bedding supplies. Distributes equipment and supplies to facilities
and informs the manager when supplies need to be replenished.
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______ Assists principal investigators and laboratory staff with procedures and equipment
as necessary.
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______ Ensures that appropriate billing information is received by the Business Office.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves
the right to add or change duties at any time.
*Select E (ESSENTIAL), M (MARGINAL) or NA (NON-APPLICABLE) to denote importance of
each job function to position.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY:
Essential:
No
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Yes In the event of an emergency, the employee holding this position is required to
“report to duty” in accordance with the university’s Emergency Operations Plan
and/or the employee’s department’s emergency response and/or recovery
plans. Familiarity with those plans and regular training to implement those
plans is required. During or immediately following an emergency, the employee
will be notified to assist in the emergency response efforts, and mobilize other
staff members if needed.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education:
High School or equivalent
Specialized/Technical Training
Minimum Experience:
3 Years
Minimum Field of Expertise:
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
Certification or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) Certification. Experience in
veterinary hospital kennel or animal research laboratory.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Field of Expertise:
Degree in biological science. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) Certification or Laboratory Animal Technologist
(LATG) Certification. Experience in veterinary hospital kennel or animal research
laboratory.
Skills: Other:
Analysis
Assessment/evaluation
Coaching
Communication -- written and oral skills
Conflict resolution
Counseling
Interviewing
Knowledge of applicable laws/policies/principles/etc.
Organization
Planning
Problem identification and resolution
Scheduling
Staff development
Supervisory Skills
Teaching/Training
Skills: Laboratory:
Animal Handling
General Laboratory Techniques
Maintenance and monitoring of equipment
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Maintenance of records and documentation
Skills: Machine:
Calculator
Computer Network (Department or School)
Computer Network (University)
Computer Peripheral Equipment
Fax
Laboratory Equipment
Personal Computer
Photocopier
Supervises: Level:
Supervises employees and student workers
Supervises: Nature of Work:
Technical
SIGNATURES:
Employee: _____________________________________ Date:_____________________________
Supervisor: ____________________________________ Date:_____________________________
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer